An exemplary automated
system and method are provided for monitoring and controlling the transfer of water to frac
water tanks during
hydraulic fracturing. In one embodiment, the automated
system includes a first manifold, a plurality of controllable valves, a plurality of level indicators, a pump, controller(s), storage device, and display. In one implementation, the controller is configured to control the opening / closing of the plurality of controllable valves based, at least in part, on the water levels of the frac
water tanks. The controller(s) may include one or more control
modes. In other implementations, the
system may include a second manifold (or additional manifolds) and the capability to blend water from two or more sources, such as from an impaired
water source, using either a single or multiple-manifold configuration. In other implementations, an
assembly is provided, such as a skid or trailer mounted
assembly, for use in a mobile automated system.